Complete the Case Study and Submit for assessment.
There are templates and table formats for you to use at www.workcover.vic.gov.au , you have to present your final assignment to the class in Powerpoint or an electronic version Reference all material from the Internet.
When writing your document consider, answer and include the listed points below in your policy and procedure.
The listed points below are key Critical Aspects of Assessment. Demonstarte these and you will be assssed competent.
Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control and promptly provide resources to enable implementation of new measures
Include hazard identification at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by the proposed changes
Control of Associated Risks
Develop and maintain procedures for selection and implementation of risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control
Identify intervention points for expert WHSadvice
Format: Research: Case Study Analysis and Development of Formal Workplace Policies and Procedures
Assignment
BSBWHS501A
Course: Ensure a Safe Workplace
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Venue: Academies Australasia Polytechnic
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Assessment Activity: Workplace Safety Policy
FIRST NAME
SURNAME
STUDENT ID. NUMBER
ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE
ASSESSMENT: WRITE AN WHS POLICY
A written health and safety policy helps promote an effective WHS program. Such a policy should reflect the special needs of your workplace and should be regularly reviewed and updated. You are to create a WHS Policy for a workplace of your choice.
NOTE a Policy is âA Plan of Actionâ
The policy statement should provide a clear indication of the company’s objectives, aims and plans for occupational health and safety.
The following issues should be covered in the statement:
senior management’s commitment to the establishment of a healthy and safe workplace and to the integration of health and safety into all workplace activities
the intention to treat basic safety and health legislation as a minimum standard rather than maximum,
responsibility of all personnel in maintaining a safe workplace,
accountability of all levels of management for carrying out health and safety responsibilities
importance of consultation and co-operation between management and employees for effective implementation of policy
commitment to regular reviews of the policy and to monitor its effectiveness
The policy should state the arrangements in place to support and implement it. Such items as safety meetings, safe working procedures, occupational hygiene, and safety training should be outlined
The policy should address the types of hazards associated with the workplace. Depending on the types of tasks performed and the hazards present, it may be necessary for the employer to become fairly specific and detailed in outlining hazards at the workplace. E.g. Fire, Bomb etc
The policy should discuss active and on-going participation of…





